#606 Richard Farmer

Country Of Citizenship: United StatesResidence: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, North AmericaIndustry: ApparelMarital Status: married, 3 children

Miami University of Ohio, Bachelor of Arts / Science

Grandfather ran rag-cleaning business during Depression. Richard joined in 1957 after college, Marines stint; CEO 11 years later. Expanded into uniform cleaning, rental. Took Cintas public in 1983; now nation's largest uniform rental outfit: more than 5 million people wear Cintas garb. Still branching out: first-aid products, document shredders, cleaning supplies. Retired 2003; son Scott runs Cintas. Richard supports veterans' causes, education. Gave $30 million for new business school at Miami University of Ohio.